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About Us

Our Vision: Rebuilding lives through the elimination of homelessness.

Our values support our mission, vision, and core purpose of ending homelessness in the District of Columbia.

The Coalition for the Homeless (CFH) was established in 1979 by the Inter-Faith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, an inter-religious organization, through its Hunger Task Force. CFH consisted of direct service providers to the homeless community to advocate and work on issues of homelessness and poverty.

On August 18, 1981, CFH was officially incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in the District of Columbia. Currently, the agency focuses on housing and providing direct services to those in need.

Empowerment

Compassion

Respect

Fairness

Commitment

Self-sufficiency

Integrity

Our Mission Statement

The Coalition aims to help transition homeless and at-risk individuals and families to self-sufficiency through housing programs and supportive services.

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A Message from Our Executive Director
Our Top Three Goals

Every story represents a person deserving of safety, stability, and hope.

1

Providing people experiencing homelessness with a safe, dignified place to sleep, protected from the elements and harsh weather.

2

Transitioning people to affordable permanent housing.

3

Maximizing access to education, job readiness support, and employment training services for people experiencing homelessness, including pathways to job placement opportunities.

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DC Shelter Hotline test

The Homeless Services Hotline is open every day from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

If you are in need of free, accessible transportation to shelter, or you see someone outside in need of shelter or a welfare check, call the Homeless Services Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety, call 911. When calling, please include the time, the address or location of the sighting, and a description of the person’s appearance. 

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During hypothermia season (November 1 - March 31), the Homeless Services Hotline is open 24 hours a day and transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.